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Kalthoff, Robert J. – Videodisc and Optical Disk, 1985
Reviews current technologies for electronic imaging and its recording and transmission, including digital recording, optical data disks, automated image-delivery micrographics, high-density-magnetic recording, and new developments in telecommunications and computers. The role of the document automation systems integrator, who will bring these…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Storage Devices, Design, Input Output Devices
Matthews, Joseph R. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1981
Defines in general terms the nature of computers, describes the various types of computers, discusses the characteristics and applications of the types of computers mentioned, reviews some basic facts about computer technology and computer hardware, and outlines a set of options for libraries considering acquiring a computer system. (JL)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computer Storage Devices, Computers
Peer reviewedKoenig, Michael E. D. – Information Processing and Management, 1987
Presents a four-stage hypothesis of information systems development based on computational capability, storage capability, communications capability, and effective voice input. Moore's Law and Mooers' Law are explained, the interface between the system and the user is discussed, and projections for the future are suggested. (21 references)…
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Futures (of Society), Information Processing, Information Science
Peer reviewedLunin, Lois F., Ed.; Schipma, Peter B., Ed. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1988
A series of six articles discusses the technology of optical data disks, current and possible future applications of this technology, their potential impact on information retrieval systems, and the potential problems as they apply to information science. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Electronic Publishing, Health Materials
Duchesne, Roddy; Sonnemann, Sabine S. – 1985
This report is intended to assist Canadian libraries in assessing potential library applications of optical disk technology. Part 1 provides a general outline of the technology and describes a number of library applications and projects. Descriptions are purposely general and illustrative in nature since the technology and its applications are…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Information Retrieval, Information Storage, Information Systems
